Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Microscopic image of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus that was identified in December 2019. COVID-19 is transmitted from person to person through the air. Symptoms of COVID-19 may include a cough, runny nose, sore throat, tiredness, body aches, fever, chills, and a new loss of taste or smell. Symptoms generally appear from two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

Those who have symptoms of COVID-19 should isolate and ask a health care provider about COVID-19 medicine and how to take precautions. Most people with COVID-19 have a mild illness and recover in a few weeks. However, some individuals may become severely ill and some die from the disease.

Vaccines

NOTICE: El Paso County Public Health Immunizations Clinic accepts Medicaid and most major insurances. Children who are uninsured or underinsured are eligible for vaccines at a reduced cost through the Vaccine for Children program. Uninsured adults can call 719-578-3199, option 5 to discuss vaccine availability and pricing.

Ask your health care provider or pharmacist about scheduling a vaccine.
Visit vaccines.gov to find providers with vaccines in your area code.
Side effects after a COVID-19 vaccine are common, however severe allergic reactions after getting a COVID-19 vaccine are rare.